Obituaries: Lois Rich, Byron Bronstein, Howard Carney

Lois Rich

Longtime Denver resident Lois Ann Rich passed away on October 5, 2023, at the age of 94. A service was held on October 8 at Fairmount Cemetery, officiated by Rabbi Emily Hyatt and Rabbi Steven Foster. Feldman Mortuary made the arrangements.

Mrs. Rich (nee Menachof) was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on April 28, 1929. Her family moved to Colorado, and she attended East High School in Denver.

In 1953, Lois married Sherman Rich. They remained a couple until Mr. Rich’s passing in January, 2022.

“Lois loved to garden and had beautiful flower gardens,” her family said. “She loved to read and play Mah Jongg with her friends.”

Survivors are Mrs. Rich’s children Cindi (Scott) Gelman, Marcia (Thomas) Louchheim and Randy (Patty Miller) Rich; sister Phyllis Marcus; and grandchildren Zach (Rachel Kaplan) Gelman, Gabe (Rachel) Gelman, Jeremy (Michelle) Gelman, Katie Louchheim, Jacob (Maggie) Louchheim, Daniel (Grace) Louchheim, Benjamin (Tessa Minardi) Louchheim and Elizabeth (Chris Freyer) Rich; and seven great-grandchildren.

Contributions may be made to Temple Emanuel or Denver Jewish Day School.

Byron Bronstein

Denver native Byron Bronstein passed away on October 4, 2023. He was 73. A service was held on Oct. 10 at Rose Hill Cemetery, officiated by Rabbi Sara Gilbert. Feldman Mortuary handled the arrangements.

Mr. Bronstein, born on August 4, 1950, graduated from George Washington High School. He held an MA in history from the University of California at Berkeley, where he was a student of Nobel Prize winner Czeslaw Milosz. Bronstein was an expert on WW I and a history teacher during his career. 

He earned a law degree from Florida International School of Law.

He is remembered for his brillant mind and original commentary on the critical historical issues that shaped the modern world.

Mr. Bronstein is survived by his brother, Dr. Arden Bronstein.

Howard Carney

Longtime Denver resident and US Army veteran Howard Carney died on October 17, 2023. He was 87. A celebration of life is being planned.

A native of Peoria, Ill., and born on May 6, 1936, Mr. Carney attended the University of Illinois. He then became an insurance broker in Denver; his advertising graced the pages of the IJN for almost 20 years.

Mr. Carney was married to Linda Siegel Carney for 32 years. He later married the late Colleen Adams. At the time of his death, Mr. Carney lived in Scottsdale, Ariz.

A devoted marathon runner, Mr. Carney “took up running and working out long before they became mainstream activities,” his family said.

“He was a natural at both sports and loved watching them in person and on TV. He was also an excellent gin rummy player.

“He kept track of appointments without ever writing them in a planner, and he was always one of the top salesmen nationally in his profession.

“Howard is missed by his family and numerous friends who enjoyed his generosity, openness and love of life.”

Survivors are children Melissa (Jeremy) Ryan, Dr. Mark (Carly) Carney; and grandchildren Jenna and Cade Ryan and Davianna Carney; and sister Sara Jo Deahl.

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